$2,374 /week
~$123,448/year
Average CDL driver pay in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Browse 1,584 positions in Charlotte, North CarolinaMedian Weekly
$1,950
Top Pay (90th)
$4,250
Pay Range
$300 – $7,500
Sign-On Bonus
$1,999
avg across 482 jobs
Pay Distribution in Charlotte, North Carolina
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Charlotte, North Carolina
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Charlotte, North Carolina
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
3% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
67% Riders Allowed
86% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Charlotte, North Carolina
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Charlotte, North Carolina
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,584 jobs.
Drop & Hook29%
No-Touch94%
Live Load65%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Charlotte, North Carolina
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
COYOTE XPRESS LLC
CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP
$1,800 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Company Driver (W2, Solo) Dry Van
$1,800 - $2,500 total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Zmile Inc
OTR Truck Driving Flatbed Solo
$1,900 - $2,100 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Flatbed trailer
$1,900 - $2,100 gross total weekly pay
21 expected days out
Gurung Trucking LLC
Over the Road 1099 Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Refrigerated
$1,300 - $1,700 gross total weekly pay
7 - 14 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Charlotte, North Carolina earns $2,374 per week, or approximately $123,448 per year. The median weekly pay is $1,950, based on 1,584 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Charlotte, North Carolina earn $4,250 per week, which works out to roughly $221,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $7,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Charlotte, North Carolina. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,105/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,208/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,561/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, COYOTE XPRESS LLC is offering a CDL A, OTR - ACCEPTING SAP position paying $1,800–$2,500/week.
Yes — 482 jobs in Charlotte, North Carolina currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $1,999.
Based on 1,584 current listings in Charlotte, North Carolina: 27% offer dedicated routes, 3% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 67% allow riders, 86% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,584 open positions and an average pay of $123,448 per year in Charlotte, North Carolina, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $221,000 per year, and 482 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $1,999. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.